Health and Wellness

Tahir Bhat -January 7, 2025

‘HMPV is not a new virus; no need to panic’: Dr Sandeep Budhiraja

‘HMPV is not a new virus; no need to panic’: Dr Sandeep Budhiraja

Group Medical Director at Max Healthcare and Senior Director at the Institute of Internal Medicine, explains what the detection of metapneumovirus cases in India means and why the country is better prepared for it than it was for COVID

Saurav Gupta -December 30, 2024

Delhi: Do doctors in govt. hospitals feel safe now?

Delhi: Do doctors in govt. hospitals feel safe now?

At the end of the year, which saw protests over the RG KAR incident and murders at government-run medical facilities in Delhi, the promised safety measures are yet to be implemented, say healthcare professionals

Saurav Gupta -December 18, 2024

Winter diseases and precautionary measures to stay healthy

Winter diseases and precautionary measures to stay healthy

From the common cold to more serious conditions like pneumonia, winter brings with it a range of diseases.

Saurav Gupta -November 27, 2024

72-year-old woman survives rare black tumour after dual surgeries in Delhi hospital

72-year-old woman survives rare black tumour after dual surgeries in Delhi hospital

The patient underwent two complex surgeries and radiotherapy, successfully managing a rare black brain tumour while minimising risks of severe bleeding and brain swelling

PTI -November 18, 2024

As Delhi chokes with dangerous pollution levels, doctors warn of health risks for all

As Delhi chokes with dangerous pollution levels, doctors warn of health risks for all

Doctors advised residents to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated and use air purifiers with HEPA filters to reduce indoor particulate matter

Saurav Gupta -November 13, 2024

Kenyan infant’s life saved with India’s first half-matched bone marrow transplant at Gurugram’s Fortis Hospital

Kenyan infant’s life saved with India’s first half-matched bone marrow transplant at Gurugram’s Fortis Hospital

Baby Arianna, diagnosed with the rare Pearson Syndrome, was brought to Fortis Gurugram after suffering severe anaemia, where her condition was confirmed and treated with groundbreaking medical care

Saurav Gupta -November 13, 2024

Delhi hospital performs leadless pacemaker surgery on 75-year-old woman

Delhi hospital performs leadless pacemaker surgery on 75-year-old woman

The pioneering leadless pacemaker procedure, which helped a 75-year-old woman suffering from severe fatigue and pre-syncope symptoms, offers high-risk patients a safer, minimally invasive heart treatment

Tahir Bhat -November 12, 2024

Delhi Hospital performs leadless pacemaker implantation to save 74-year-old woman

Delhi Hospital performs leadless pacemaker implantation to save 74-year-old woman

An official said that the patient was admitted in critical condition after her old pacemaker became infected, causing the infection to spread into her bloodstream